This 1-Step Exfoliating Skincare Secret Actually Fixed My Blackheads & Enlarged Pores Forever – E! Online

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If your skincare routine doesn’t include a chemical exfoliant, WYED?! Seriously, blackheads, breakouts, and clogged pores don’t stand a chance against the right exfoliator. But not all exfoliants are created equal—physical scrubs can be too harsh, and some formulas just don’t do enough. Enter: Paula’s Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant, aka the internet’s most beloved skincare secret. And let me tell you, the hype is real.

I was skeptical at first—how could one product really transform my skin? But after just one night, I woke up with noticeably smoother, clearer skin. My blackheads? Less visible. My pores? Snatched. This lightweight, leave-on exfoliant uses salicylic acid (BHA) to deeply unclog pores, shed dead skin cells, and reveal a brighter complexion—without irritation.